MAC Product Releases: Dazzleglass Swatches

MAC Dazzleglass... yet another product release born premature this year. But in the sense of beauty products, premature releases aren't necessarily a bad thing.

So I got the word that Dazzleglass was setting foot in MAC stores today and collected the color information on a piece of paper, so that I could keep track of my swatching, as I headed out the door... tykes in full effect.

Go swatching mama,... GO!

I head to the nearest mall, packing my double stroller accordingly making sure gizmos and gadgets are in their proper positions so that at a moment's notice, I can pull the distractions out if need be. As I approached the MAC store, I was presently surprised that the store was empty! Not a MA in sight... well, until their heads peered out from behind the black counters as they inventoried the rest of the Dazzleglasses.

As I started swatching the first couple of products, I was just in delight seeing my hand slowly twinkle like crazy from the pearl reflects. I continued to swatch and I slowly got that "I want them ALL" feeling. Oh, MAC! You sure know how to make a girl yearn.

My thoughts on MAC Dazzleglass? These dazzling tubes of lip candy are definitely going to be claiming some homes within the next couple of weeks. With 16 sizzling colors to choose from, everyone from non-lip addicts to full-blown lip addicts can find something suiting.

The glosses apply sheer but with a pretty nice color payoff and the "dazzle" effect is very tasteful.





The ladies are packaged in a tube of sturdy plastic easy to mistake for glass. Although the packaging does lack the weight of glass, the quality of a crystal clear container illuminates the gems that lie within. The tube also contains more product next to most of the MAC lip products available.


For those that take a strong liking to brush tip applicators, you'll be "dazzled" to know this is a standard feature for the product.


I can see myself possibly getting more from this line, but for the time being I only picked up Money, Honey and Spanking Rich. From the swatches, these two really fed my comfort zone. Although I should have just chosen one or the other, as you'll soon see they are pretty similar.

Money, Honey is more rosy in color and plays up the natural rose shade my lips are. This reminds me of my NYX Diamond Sparkle Lipgloss in Rose Sparkle only with a high def glass appeal (read = sexy!).





Spanking Rich on the other hand, has more of a berry tone to it.





So let's get down and discuss the sticky factor.

The consistency of the MAC Dazzleglass is pretty thick compared to your average gloss. This means that when you use the brush applicator to apply the product to your lips, you'll most likely be dipping into the tube a few times to achieve an all even "dazzling" lip. Multiple dipping + air = bacteria... but hey, who's paying attention? *halo*

The glitter used is not chunky or gritty at all. If you're ultra sensitive, you might be able to feel it when it dries but I didn't notice much.

MAC describes the Dazzleglass as "non-sticky, non-tacky, lightweight and moisturizing". Lightweight and moisturizing, yes. Non-sticky and non-tacky? I think this will create major discussion. I think the consistency and feel of the Dazzleglass is comparable to honey. When applying the Dazzleglass in a single swipe, it does seem to create some stickiness due to it's unique thickness.

So the remedy? Either pair it with MAC Lip Conditioner under or build up the layers on Dazzleglass. Either solution will allow your lips to move more freely (unless sticky friction is your forte).

How does it fair on desert lips? The reason I am NOT a fan of sticky or tacky formulas is because it promotes dryness on my lips. When the friction kicks in, the skin on my lips shift outrageously with each smack. So needless to say, I have not met a sticky formula that my lips have approved of, until now. I did notice though that even though the texture did eventually mimic scotch tape, my lips still refrained from tearing into pieces. And that was in applying Dazzleglass to bare lips AND touching it up! Girls of the dry demons... you know adding product to lips who have already evaporated to a sticky state is beauty suicide. But either my lips are getting better, or this is some pretty good stuff.

All in all, I can tolerate a little stickiness once in awhile. I'm not real fond of the mess it makes when taking it off with a tissue (note to self: use napkins instead!), but I'm willing to take one for the team for a little "dazzling glass" action :)

Should you get it? Based on the elegant dazzling effect, totally yes! But if you can't hang with the tolerance in consistency, then pass these up and get yourself an ice cream. At least you can kiss the scoop then lick your lips dry after, hah.

Aloha,
Mrs. Lynne

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